^ still insisting that your wagon has a trunk?

 

excuse me. "rear cargo area

 

Not today but this past weekend I got my wheels and tires in the mail so I Stop at the gas station on my way to put them on and one of the grease monkeys that changes oil there backs another customers car into mine. 856€, all paid for by AAFES.



With the new wheels, Moda MD10 with Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 225/45/17





Today I took it to the dealer for a new clutch, this afternoon they called and said I had more problems (imagine that, the dealer finding more problems) valve cover leak, flex pipe broken, input seal on xmsn and the best part a cracked flywheel. So I told them I will come get the exhaust pipe and fix it myself, when I got there the mechanic had already cut it off and threw it away, so they are going to fix that for free. they replaced the seal for free, i'm going to do the valve cover gasket. He showed me the flywheel (it was still on the car so I know they weren't trying to BS me)It was cracked almost in half. and the clutch was almost worn down to metal. I forgot my phone so no pictures, I'll get some when I pick it up . The total is going to be around 1100€ OUCH!
So Im open for donations to lower it. Thanks. PayPal accepted

 

Found a DIY on a abs module fix ( passat world ) did it and son of a bitch it worked !! Only took little over and hour that includes taking it out fixing and putting it back in. Saved myself some cash and I have a light free dash

 

Ordered an HID kit from Krauto!

 

How dare you speak of a DIY article but not post it?

Just joking with ya but it really would be a help to the community if you post whatever DIY you completed successfully so others can bookmark it for future reference.

 

I just got back from a independent shop,Got both left and right Rear inner upper control arm bushing replaced!

I had a horrible squeaking noise,coming from the driver side rear wheel well.

I had both replaced both,instead of just the driver side,so i don't have to worry about the passenger side following suit,anytime soon.

The driver side just fell out,as it was being removed,hence the reason why that side was making the squeaking noise.

I'm glad its done and the squeaking noise is gone,Audina is quiet once again!

I asked the mechanic if i will see any performance increase and he said no!

I told him i read up on bushings and their application and said they are suppose to be for performance,yet he says i won't see any change in driving experience.

Can anyone give me some advice on if he is speaking the truth on the subject?

He mentioned that its only for cushioning for when the car is bouncing up and down.

I thought that was the springs and shocks job?

I have attached some before and after pictures below for your viewing pleasure.

 

Pretty sure the control arms hold you're alignment in place.

performance would be coilovers or lowering springs which would reduce body roll when turning/swerving with a car by lowering the center of gravity

 

it will add performance by not being sloppy, you'll notice a tighter more sound ride but you won't feel much of a difference.

 

Thank you for answering my question guys...